Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 34% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (282 Kč) | 229 Kč | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (192 Kč) | 186 Kč | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (113 Kč) | 101 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.56 (34 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (130 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (117 Kč) | 78 Kč | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (123 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (67 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (49 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (67 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (271 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (53 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (34 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (49,827 Kč) | 39,712 Kč | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (39,797 Kč) | 27,951 Kč | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (3,045 Kč) | 5,414 Kč | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (33,941 Kč) | 22,666 Kč | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (26,993 Kč) | 17,076 Kč | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (1,891 Kč) | 4,407 Kč | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (1,091 Kč) | 515 Kč | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (9,847 Kč) | 11,080 Kč | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (3,644 Kč) | 3,820 Kč | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (187 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (406 Kč) | 313 Kč | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (1,571 Kč) | 1,990 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (1,145 Kč) | 924 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (2,295 Kč) | 2,087 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (2,848 Kč) | 2,578 Kč | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 56% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (495,007 Kč) | 692,482 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (37 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (1,615 Kč) | 543 Kč | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (201 Kč) | 148 Kč | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (78 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (905 Kč) | 876 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (109 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (86 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (103 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (46 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (59 Kč) | 61 Kč | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (521 Kč) | 568 Kč | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (928 Kč) | 705 Kč | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (512 Kč) | 488 Kč | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (1,988 Kč) | 1,494 Kč | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (1,678 Kč) | 1,167 Kč | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (259 Kč) | 202 Kč | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (77 Kč) | 71 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (142 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (15,686 Kč) | 20,291 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (5.86 Kč) | 3.67 Kč | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (918 Kč) | 1,306 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (512 Kč) | 146 Kč | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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